Just installed Corbin seat

RedOctober · March 9th, 2012, 05:08 PM

The usual adjustment problem for the bracket was solved by loosening up the bolts on the seat and slightly moving the bracket, it has a few mm of play (back and forth as well as in/out). If you find your bracket isn't lined up due to height problem then you did not install the seat completely, it takes a few minutes to make sure it's seated properly.
Due to rain I can't tell whether the slide forward problem is solved but the seat IS more cushy, just by sitting on it in the garage. By looking at it I think it will be more convenient, the nose of the seat is definitely longer and slightly higher.

Pix for comparing the stock vs Corbin.

ForceofWill · March 9th, 2012, 07:12 PM

Looks good. I like how it's a little higher, the stock seat is a little low for me. Where'd you get it?

RedOctober · March 9th, 2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Looks good. I like how it's a little higher, the stock seat is a little low for me. Where'd you get it?

Ordered from Corbin. They didnt have it in stock so it took 2.5 weeks to have it made.

gfloyd2002 · March 9th, 2012, 08:25 PM

I'd love a review once you get a chance to ride. I've been interested for a while, but haven't been able to pull the trigger on one.

NikkitaNinja · March 9th, 2012, 08:26 PM

looks good. i plan on buying one mid summer so i can break it in before our '12 ninja rally

NDspd · March 9th, 2012, 09:37 PM

Your's is a very different shape to the corbin seat I got back in October of 2011.

Dano · March 10th, 2012, 06:00 AM

i had a corbin on my SV best product ever but so expensive brand new, lookin for a used one now.

gfloyd2002 · March 10th, 2012, 02:09 PM

Just found a used one on Craigslist -- asking only $10 less than new.

RedOctober · March 10th, 2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Just found a used one on Craigslist -- asking only $10 less than new.

Look at it this way, the seat is broken in, the ass-groove is formed

Can't wait to ride, it's been raining for the last 2 days and supposed to rain for 2 more.

saxnbass · March 10th, 2012, 07:45 PM

But it's not YOUR groove

KELPHYN · March 10th, 2012, 10:33 PM

Thinking of pulling the trigger on one myself.

RedOctober · March 11th, 2012, 01:04 PM

With weather cooperating I set out on a nice leisurely ride to local CG store.
1. It could be me but I've noticed that the seat is transferring a little more vibration to the rider. I definitely felt it in one spot on the freeway where I've not felt it before. This is somewhat counterintuitive since the seat is softer.
2. The seat is softer! Very cushy.
3. The "hang one buttcheek" has to be readjusted now. The seat is not wider at the widest point (which is right by the rear cowl) but it is less curvy which means it is wider at the point where you sit, by about .5"
4. But because the seat has well-defined edges you can definitely tell when you've shifted over enough.
5. Typically after a week long break my first ride results in some lower back pain. Not this time around.
6. Not sliding into the tank. I didn't really need to make a conscious effort to stay away from the tank before, but with this seat I tend to not worry about shifting back...or at least I do it a lot less, and that's in my mesh pants which are a little slidy.

All I have to say is "My ass finally has the support it deserves". Corbin, you can contact me for the address where to send the check for this awesome marketing slogan.

Cazper · March 11th, 2012, 04:51 PM

I've heard many good reviews on Corbin seats... I probably should have bought one a long time ago... I just don't want to buy another Luimoto seat cover to make it match (the one I have I over did it on the staples and it wouldn't be easy to use it over on another seat)

On a side note... what tank and side panel grips are those? I really like them, especially the tank grips as thats where I would need them to be... any and all info would be appreciated!!!

RedOctober · March 11th, 2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

I've heard many good reviews on Corbin seats... I probably should have bought one a long time ago... I just don't want to buy another Luimoto seat cover to make it match (the one I have I over did it on the staples and it wouldn't be easy to use it over on another seat)

On a side note... what tank and side panel grips are those? I really like them, especially the tank grips as thats where I would need them to be... any and all info would be appreciated!!!

They are Stormgrip

Cazper · March 11th, 2012, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedOctober

They are Stormgrip

Thanks for the clarification... after I saw your picture I started google searching and found them and figured that was the right kind... then I looked at your picture again and sure enough it says STOMPGRIP right on your bike

I definitely want to get some now... thanks again

headshrink · March 16th, 2012, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Your's is a very different shape to the corbin seat I got back in October of 2011.

You're right!!! I guess I have an old design, but glad they updated it. The fitment looks much better than the original.

This was one of my last upgrades (ebay), but it should have been the first.

NDspd · March 16th, 2012, 05:25 AM

oh....I didn't know they changed their design.

March 9th, 2012, 08:25 PM	#4
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	I'd love a review once you get a chance to ride. I've been interested for a while, but haven't been able to pull the trigger on one. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

March 10th, 2012, 02:09 PM	#8
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Just found a used one on Craigslist -- asking only $10 less than new. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

March 10th, 2012, 07:45 PM	#10
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	But it's not YOUR groove __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

March 11th, 2012, 01:04 PM	#12
RedOctober ninjette.org member Name: Andrei Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2008 Daytona 675 Posts: 212	Quick 30 mile test With weather cooperating I set out on a nice leisurely ride to local CG store. 1. It could be me but I've noticed that the seat is transferring a little more vibration to the rider. I definitely felt it in one spot on the freeway where I've not felt it before. This is somewhat counterintuitive since the seat is softer. 2. The seat is softer! Very cushy. 3. The "hang one buttcheek" has to be readjusted now. The seat is not wider at the widest point (which is right by the rear cowl) but it is less curvy which means it is wider at the point where you sit, by about .5" 4. But because the seat has well-defined edges you can definitely tell when you've shifted over enough. 5. Typically after a week long break my first ride results in some lower back pain. Not this time around. 6. Not sliding into the tank. I didn't really need to make a conscious effort to stay away from the tank before, but with this seat I tend to not worry about shifting back...or at least I do it a lot less, and that's in my mesh pants which are a little slidy. All I have to say is "My ass finally has the support it deserves". Corbin, you can contact me for the address where to send the check for this awesome marketing slogan.

March 11th, 2012, 04:51 PM	#13
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I've heard many good reviews on Corbin seats... I probably should have bought one a long time ago... I just don't want to buy another Luimoto seat cover to make it match (the one I have I over did it on the staples and it wouldn't be easy to use it over on another seat) On a side note... what tank and side panel grips are those? I really like them, especially the tank grips as thats where I would need them to be... any and all info would be appreciated!!! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 9th, 2012, 07:12 PM	#2
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Looks good. I like how it's a little higher, the stock seat is a little low for me. Where'd you get it?

March 9th, 2012, 08:26 PM	#5
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	looks good. i plan on buying one mid summer so i can break it in before our '12 ninja rally

March 9th, 2012, 09:37 PM	#6
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Your's is a very different shape to the corbin seat I got back in October of 2011.

March 10th, 2012, 06:00 AM	#7
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	i had a corbin on my SV best product ever but so expensive brand new, lookin for a used one now.

March 10th, 2012, 10:33 PM	#11
KELPHYN ninjette.org guru Name: Calvin Location: Quesnel, B.C Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), 2013 300SE Posts: 276	Thinking of pulling the trigger on one myself.

March 16th, 2012, 05:25 AM	#17
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	oh....I didn't know they changed their design.

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